Mr. Dynamite – The Rise of James Brown
James Brown modified the face of American music ceaselessly. Deserted by his dad and mom at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who turned one of probably the most influential artists of the 20th century, not simply via his music, but in addition as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN options uncommon and beforehand unseen footage, images and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the toughest working man in present enterprise,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances on the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Present, the Paris Olympia and extra.
Genre: Music
Director: Alex Gibney
Actors: Ahmir-Khalib Thompson, Bobby Byrd, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D., James Brown, John Starks, Mick Jagger
Country: USA
